Short Fiction · Character

Elmo Davidson

A character who gives a warning about supernatural dangers.

minor

Also known as Davidson, the stupefied Davidson

First appearance: IX: Davidson Gives a Warning

Elmo Davidson's tie to Varduk is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

An actor present at the reading, assigned the role of Oscar in both acts.

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With Varduk (psychological): Elmo Davidson is obsessed with or manipulated by Varduk, creating a deeply unbalanced dynamic. With Varduk (psychological): Elmo Davidson is obsessed with or manipulated by Varduk, creating…

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Character Web

14 connections

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Relationship types

Psychological
Other

Character groups

Supernatural Warnings
Supernatural and Alien
Protagonist
Military and Byron

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Varduk
psychological · negative
Elmo Davidson is obsessed with or manipulated by Varduk, creating a deeply unbalanced… How this plays out →
Varduk
psychological · negative
Elmo Davidson is obsessed with or manipulated by Varduk, creating a deeply unbalanced… How this plays out →
Varduk
psychological · negative
Elmo Davidson is obsessed with or manipulated by Varduk, creating a deeply unbalanced… How this plays out →

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In the story

Elmo Davidson appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Byron's Lost Play
An actor present at the reading, assigned the role of Oscar in both acts.
IV: Into the Country
Present at Varduk's hotel, handles the narrator's contract and salary.
Jake's Story
Mentioned as the person from whom Jake helped buy the car used for the journey.
VII: Rehearsal
Varduk's subordinate; fetches the sword and chairs; defends Varduk against Connatt.
Pursuivant Again
Reconciles with Connatt; prepared breakfast; is blamed by Varduk for the missing last line in the typescript.
IX: Davidson Gives a Warning
Narrates his past with Varduk, including the death of Schaefer and his oath of vassalage.
XII: Return Engagement
Mentioned as reporting that the house is a sellout.
XIII: The Black Book
Provides chalk to Varduk; is present during the rehearsal.
Zero Hour
Stage manager; reluctantly allows Connatt to take the prop sword.
XV: “Whither? I Dread to Think—”
Plays Oscar; is stunned and led away by Jake after Varduk's death.

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